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Yew Wood Windsor Chair Elizabeth Gabbitass Worksop
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Yew Wood Windsor Chair Elizabeth Gabbitass Worksop

19th century
Sold 27 November 2024 · Wickersley Antiques
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Description

A Rare Low Back Windsor Chair in Yew Wood with an Elm seat made by Elizabeth Gabbitass of Worksop ( seat stamped )in excellent condition

circa 1840

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 53 CMS

DEPTH 39 CMS

HEIGHT 89 CMS

SEAT HEIGHT 43 CMS

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Yew Wood Windsor Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1080666
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Description
A Rare Low Back Windsor Chair in Yew Wood with an Elm seat made by Elizabeth Gabbitass of Worksop ( seat stamped )in excellent condition

circa 1840

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 53 CMS

DEPTH 39 CMS

HEIGHT 89 CMS

SEAT HEIGHT 43 CMS

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Yew Wood Windsor Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1080666
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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Wickersley Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Yew Wood Windsor Chair Elizabeth Gabbitass Worksop

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Caenby Corner
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
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A dark yew wood Windsor armchair featuring a hoop back, central pierced splat, shaped wooden seat, and turned spindle legs.
Yew Wood Windsor Chair Elizabeth Gabbitass worksop
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A dark yew wood Windsor armchair featuring a hoop back, central pierced splat, shaped wooden seat, and turned spindle legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEnglish Country
  • MaterialYew, Elm
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHoop back, Pierced splat, Turned spindles, Saddle seat
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

FAQs

The Windsor chair originated in England during the early 18th century, developing from vernacular furniture-making traditions where spindles were inserted directly into a solid wooden seat.

Traditional construction typically involves a multi-wood approach, combining a dense hardwood like yew, elm, or ash for the seat, with flexible ash or fruitwood for the bent bow and spindles.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved saddle seats, wedge-tenon joinery where the legs pass completely through the seat, and natural patination and wear consistent with age.

An antique Windsor chair adds historical contrast and organic warmth when paired with sleek, contemporary dining tables or used as a standalone statement piece in a minimalist room.

Preserve the wood by keeping the chair away from direct heat sources and sunlight, and periodically treat the surface with a traditional beeswax polish to nourish the finish.
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